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helmet

noun

Definition of helmet

as in hood

a hard covering that is worn to protect your head

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Recent Examples of helmet Both riders, who were not wearing helmets, were thrown off their motorcycles, police shared. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026 Orange County commissioners may mandate helmets for riders 16 and younger and require riders to slow down when approaching pedestrians. — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026 However, fans can finally get a look at what Magneto will look like in his X-Men uniform and helmet in the film with Sideshow Collectibles’ release on Sunday of official photos of the 12-inch scale figure of the character. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Supporters argued that licensing, helmet and registration requirements would promote responsible riding and reduce bodily harm. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for helmet

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Noun

The Petco cashier with the cat named Rebecca knocks on the hood of my car.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
The ultimate badge of honor for many owners, however, is simply the number of cylinders under the hood.

— Morgan Korn, ABC News, 25 July 2026

Definition of hood

Noun

Another promotional video for Rededicate 250 blends various Christian and American imagery — scenes of a cross laid on an American flag, a robed choir, people raising their hands in worship — along with a brief scene of a man praying while wearing a Jewish skullcap.

— Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Many Jews are increasingly avoiding visible signs of their identity, such as wearing a Star of David or a kippah, or Jewish skullcap, amid fears of harassment.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 5 May 2026

Definition of skullcap

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In the latest iteration of her daily vlogs, the 51-year-old former reality star channeled the fictional Ingalls family from the Little House franchise, wearing a bonnet, light-blue blouse and a ribbon tie.

— Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Consider using a satin or silk bonnet and pillowcase to reduce friction, prevent breakage, and preserve your hairstyle while sleeping.

— Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026

Definition of bonnet

Noun

Wigs can feel tight and hot, so Heerdt said a silk scarf or turban can be a stylish replacement.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 July 2026
The caskets of his dead family members sat beneath Khamenei's, which had his black turban atop it, identifying him as a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.

— NASSER KARIMI, Arkansas Online, 5 July 2026

Definition of turban

Noun

The ornamentation found on the beaks and tops of heads of hornbills are a structure similar to the casque on the cassowary, a bird species found in New Guinea and Australia.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
The iguanas are known for their distinctive casque (helmet-like crest) and long, thin limbs.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025

Definition of casque

Noun

The evening ritual is a sweet hat tip to the property’s beginnings—more on that below.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Earlier this week, Zimmerman also had some trouble at a concert at the Delaware State Fair on July 26, where a fight reportedly broke out between fans over an autographed hat.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026

Definition of hat

Noun

Waving a Mexican flag with a vaquero sombrero on, El Malilla made history at Coachella last year as the first reggaeton Mexa act on the lineup.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Sombrero flick The sombrero flick means different things to different people.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 21 June 2026

Definition of sombrero

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